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Navnit Motors is set to start selling Maserati cars in Mumbai soon. Our sources suggest that it will take over Maserati's Western India dealership operations from the Group Planet Petal (often referred to as Petal Group). The Navnit Group is an authorised car dealer that operates in Mumbai and Thane. Maserati set to be Navnit Motors’ next luxury brand after Ferrari, BMW, Mini and JLR Petal Group expected to continue as dealer partner of Hyundai, Jeep and Nissan Notably, Maserati’s North and South India operations will continue to be operated by AMP Supercars Pvt. Ltd and VST Group, respectively. While the location of Navnit Motors’ upcoming Maserati dealership is yet to be revealed, the Petal Maserati dealership is located inside the Taj Santacruz Hotel in Mumbai. That said, the automotive dealership division of Group Planet Petal is expected to continue as a dealer partner for car brands such as Hyundai , Jeep and Nissan , as well as two-wheeler brands including Harley Davidson...

In India, where summer temperatures regularly cross the 40deg C mark, using AC while driving is non-negotiable. Although all cars in India have had climate control for a long time, AC performance varies across models. In the compact SUV segment – alongside the Tata Nexon and Maruti Brezza , whose AC performances we have compared before – the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet are also the top choices for the same set of buyers. So, we tested both Korean compact SUVs at an ambient temperature of 41.2deg C to find out which one’s AC unit performs better under the scorching sun.  Explore full specs, features and a price breakdown in our Venue vs Sonet comparison. Autocar India’s testing methodology In preparation for the test, each car is parked under direct sunlight for two hours with the engine switched off and windows rolled up. The sunroof shade is kept closed, but rear window shades are rolled away. Once a car is ‘soaked’, a two-member team enters the vehicle quickly to minimise l...

Harley-Davidson has announced that production of its Revolution Max platform for the North American market will be moved back to the United States, with the transition expected to be completed ahead of the start of MY28 production in 2027. The Revolution Max platform underpins three current models – the Pan America, Sportster S, and the Nightster.  Revolution Max production for North America to return to US facilities from 2027 Move affects the Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster Harley-Davidson expects to build more than 1,00,000 motorcycles at its York, Pennsylvania facility in 2027 Harley-Davidson Revolution Max production move: What it means The decision comes amid broader changes to US trade policy and manufacturing priorities The announcement forms part of Harley-Davidson's ongoing "Back to the Bricks" strategy under CEO Artie Starrs. As part of the transition, machining, powertrain assembly, paint operations and final vehicle assembly for North American-market ...

India’s renewable energy ambitions are impossible to miss now. Solar farms stretch across highways, charging stations are steadily becoming part of the roadside landscape, and somewhere outside Satara, hundreds of wind turbines quietly power vast sections of Maharashtra’s grid. The shift towards green mobility no longer feels theoretical. Increasingly, it feels normal. Which is precisely what made this drive interesting. Waiting in Mumbai’s sultry summer heat were two cars that underline sustainable mobility from very different angles: the urbane VinFast VF 6 and the more performance-focused VF 7 AWD. Both mark VinFast’s first steps in India, arriving at a time when the EV conversation itself is beginning to mature. Buyers are no longer asking whether electric cars can handle long-distance journeys. Instead, the more interesting question has become what kind of long-distance experience they offer. And with a near-300km drive to the Chalkewadi wind farm near Satara ahead of us, there...

An outside air temperature readout of 41.2 degrees Celsius means that the day of our AC test was indeed hot. It began with us driving a Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO to a location on the outskirts of Mumbai, parking them, and essentially letting them roast under the Indian summer sun. It wasn’t long before the temperature inside these compact SUVs went past 50 degrees Celsius! Before we see what exactly happened once the AC was turned on, here’s how we conducted the test.  Autocar India’s testing methodology In preparation for the test, each car is parked under direct sunlight for two hours with its engine switched off and windows rolled up. Sunroof shades are kept closed, but rear window shades are rolled away. Once a car is ‘soaked’, a two-member team enters the vehicle quickly to minimise loss of heat – our job is to simulate a worst case scenario. Each car is rigged with sophisticated test gear provided by Zen Microsystems. Five thermocouple sensors read ambient temperatur...

BYD has confirmed that the Seal U will be launched in India by the end of 2026. It will become the brand's first plug-in hybrid model in the country and introduce BYD's DM-i hybrid technology. The Seal U also marks BYD's expansion beyond a purely electric lineup in India, with the company betting on plug-in hybrids to offer EV-like driving for daily use while retaining the convenience of a petrol engine. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Seal U . What is the BYD Seal U? The Seal U is a five-seat SUV that is sold in international markets as both an EV and a plug-in hybrid. In some markets, it is also known as the Sealion 6. The SUV has already been showcased in India and will be the first model here to use BYD's proprietary DM-i plug-in hybrid powertrain. What is BYD's DM-i hybrid technology? BYD's DM-i Super Plug-in Hybrid EV system combines a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, two electric motors and an 18.3kWh battery pack. Unlike most st...

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 is the company's most youthful and performance-oriented 125cc motorcycle, built on an all-new platform developed specifically to take on rivals like the Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider 125. Unlike previous 125cc Pulsars, which shared architecture with existing models, the N125 was developed from the ground up with a new engine, chassis and styling inspired by supermoto motorcycles. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the bike. What is the price of the Bajaj Pulsar N125 in India? The Bajaj Pulsar N125 is available in a single LED Disc Bluetooth variant priced at Rs 92,270 (ex-showroom, Delhi). This makes it one of the most affordable motorcycles in the Pulsar lineup, second only to the Pulsar 125. What engine does the Bajaj Pulsar N125 use? The Bajaj Pulsar N125 is powered by a 124.5cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 12hp at 8,500rpm and 11Nm of torque at 6,000rpm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. During our time with ...

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Indian summers put car air-conditioning systems through the ultimate stress test. During our time testing the ACs of the Tata Nexon and Hyundai Venue , peak ambient temperature on site (which was on the outskirts of Mumbai) was a blistering 41.2 degrees celcius. However, as these compact SUVs sat under the scorching Indian sun, the mercury in their cabins quickly rose past 50 degrees celcius. Having said that, let’s see how things panned out once the AC was turned on. Autocar India’s testing methodology In preparation for the test, each car is parked under direct sunlight for two hours with its engine switched off and windows rolled up. Sunroof shades are kept closed, but rear window shades are rolled away. Once a car is ‘soaked’, a two member team enters the vehicle quickly to minimise loss of heat - our job is to simulate a worst case scenario. Each car is rigged with sophisticated test gear provided by Zen Microsystems. Five thermocouple sensors read ambient temperature, cabin tem...